Outagamie County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Wisconsin
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2019 | 70 hrs | 42,869 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 102 hrs | 22,173 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 70 hrs | 18,538 (24%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 5, 2016 | 15 hrs | 10,799 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 28, 2017 | 1 hrs | 10,208 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Outagamie County recorded 422 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Outagamie County started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 42,869 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Outagamie County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Outagamie County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Wisconsin
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Outagamie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Florence County | D | 37th |
| Oconto County | D | 28th |
| Portage County | C | 42nd |
| Iron County | D | 24th |
| Door County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Outagamie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Outagamie County recorded 422 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Outagamie County's reliability grade?
Outagamie County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Outagamie County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2019 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 42,869 customers.